What solar? What wind? Texas data centers build their own gas power plants

arstechnica.comPublished: 6/5/2025

Summary

"Fans of peace may soon be up in arms over a massive AI data center expansion near Abigail Lindsey's New Braunfels ranch, raising concerns about its impact on her tranquil life. The project, which includes a supercomputer complex and a power plant using West Texas shale gas, reflects a growing trend across Texas where data centers increasingly favor fossil fuels, despite rising sustainability worries."